The Purple Diaries

In 1936, as the film industry flourished, Mary Astor emerged as a shining star, but her personal life was marked by turmoil. After a difficult marriage to Dr. Franklyn Thorpe and the birth of their daughter, Marylyn, they entered a fierce custody battle that captivated the nation. Central to this conflict were Astor's private diaries, revealing not just her affairs but also secrets of Hollywood's elite, putting both her career and the industry's reputation at risk. Through extensive access to Astor’s family archives, Joseph Egan explores the struggles of a devoted mother fighting for her child amidst scandal.